Professional License Requirements in Kansas
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Acupuncturist
0 hours education $500 - $500 Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
Audiologist
5000 hours education $72,500 - $73,500 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services — Hearing Aid and Audiology
Barber
1200 hours education $7,625 - $8,625 Kansas Board of Barbering
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $128,500 - $129,500 Kansas Board of Healing Arts
Contractor
0 hours education $50 - $300 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $17,000 Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Kansas Supreme Court
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Kansas Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Kansas Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Kansas Dental Board
Dietitian
1800 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services — Dietitian Licensing
Electrician
0 hours education $50 - $400 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts
Home Inspector
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Kansas Attorney General — Consumer Protection
Hvac Technician
1500 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal
Insurance Adjuster
12 hours education $500 - $850 Kansas Insurance Department
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $200 - $500 Kansas Insurance Department (KID)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 No state licensing board — regulated at municipal level
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $700 - $1,700 Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner
Notary Public
0 hours education $55 - $140 Kansas Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Kansas State Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 Kansas State Board of Healing Arts — Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 Kansas Department of Agriculture — Pesticide and Fertilizer Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Kansas State Board of Healing Arts — Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $50 - $300 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Kansas Attorney General — Private Detective Licensing Unit
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,800 - $4,800 Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board
Real Estate Broker
72 hours education $500 - $1,100 Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Kansas Board of Healing Arts
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $600 Kansas Attorney General — Private Detective Licensing Unit
Social Worker
3000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $55,500 - $56,500 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services – Hearing Aid and Speech-Language Pathology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $31,500 - $32,500 Kansas State Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,400 - $5,400 Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,850 - $14,850 Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Kansas Department of Labor / AWS Accredited Test Facility